The golden rule of sofa cost and quality is that a low- to mid-priced sofa should last about 10 years, while higher priced sofas should last 25 years or more. But sadly most people don’t take proper care of their sofas and as a result they get old before their time. Most people don’t want […]
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How To Clean Burnt Pots & Scorched Pans
If you’ve ever experienced the pain of a burnt frying pan, I bring good news! You can put away your rubber gloves and rest your weary arms. I have found a solution that is chemical-free, cuts scrubbing time in half and lets you keep your pan. Cheer! if you’ve ever experienced the pain of […]
Debit Card Mistake That Can Cost Big Bucks
There are some pitfalls that consumers should know in order to prevent their money from being tied up unnecessarily. The “Oops” Scenario The way debit card purchases work is that the retailer rings up your sale, swipes your card, receives an approval code, and the bank then puts the amount of the purchase into […]
Sitting Won’t Kill You – If You Walk Enough
If you’ve been scared into using a standing desk by dire reports of “sitting is the new smoking” your head may spin with a new study that disputes that conclusion. Researchers followed 5000 London office employees for 16 years and found no association of long periods of sitting with increased risks of mortality. The Whitehall […]
Health Benefits of Tomatoes
Photo Credit: Westend61/Getty Images Tomatoes are rich in vitamin A and potassium and low in calories, which is probably enough to qualify as a nutrient-dense superfood.Tomatoes are also rich in an antioxidant called lycopene that may reduce damage done by free radicals and has been linked to lower risks of some forms of cancer. Lycopene may also have anti-inflammatory properties […]